The Egyptian Student Union (ESU)’s Executive Office announced full support for the constitutional and electoral legitimacy of President Mohamed Morsi, stressing that what the Military Council has done is a de facto coup against the will of the Egyptian people.

From the main stage in Rabaa Al-Adaweya Square, Ahmed Al-Baqri, ESU vice-president, said: "The ESU’s Executive Office met today to discuss support for President Morsi. The result was 7 against two in favor of supporting the President and rejecting the ruinous coup. The Executive Office will issue a statement Monday to express support for the elected President Morsi".

The ESU vice-president then chanted, "The students said it loud and clear.. Morsi is President of the Republic".